Gel overlay, soft gel tips or sculpted nails: which to choose
Strengthen your natural nail or lengthen it: what each technique is and what we do at KULTURA.
Gel overlay: strength without length
A layer of gel or thick base over your natural nail. It adds no length: it makes the nail resistant so it doesn’t break or bend, and the colour goes on top. At KULTURA it’s part of the Russian manicure with strengthening (ARS 64,500, up to two and a half hours).
Soft gel tips
Pre-shaped flexible gel tips that cover the whole nail and are bonded with gel. They’re quick and give an even length, but the shape comes from the tip.
Sculpted gel nails
The nail is built in gel on a form, to any length and shape you like: almond, square, stiletto. It’s the most custom option. At KULTURA gel extensions cost ARS 92,000 and a refill ARS 55,000.
And plain gel polish
Just gel colour on the natural nail, with no strengthening. Good if your nails are already strong.
Which to choose
- Thin nails that break: a gel overlay, or our Russian manicure with strengthening.
- You want length fast or for an event: soft gel tips.
- You want a custom length and shape: sculpted gel.
- Strong nails, you just want colour: gel polish.
How long it lasts
With any of these, most people come back every three to four weeks, when regrowth starts to show. With a Russian manicure the polish sits right at the cuticle, so regrowth takes longer to notice. Removal is best done at the salon so the nail isn’t damaged (removal without new polish: ARS 23,000).
Frequently asked questions
What is a gel overlay?
A layer of gel over the natural nail that strengthens it without adding length.
How much are sculpted nails at KULTURA?
Gel extensions cost ARS 92,000 and a refill ARS 55,000 (November 2026).
How often do I need a refill?
Usually every three to four weeks, depending on how fast your nails grow.
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